Liverpool and Newcastle progress to Europa League group stage

Luis Suarez scored a fine late solo goal against Hearts to send Liverpool through to the group stage of the Europa League, while Newcastle also progressed thanks to a long-range strike from Haris Vuckic.

Luis Suarez scored a late winner to send Liverpool through to the Europa League group stages (Picture: Reuters/Action Images)

The Merseysiders were the better side throughout but Hearts scored with six minutes remaining when Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina spilled David Templeton’s speculative 35-yard shot.But Suarez had the final say on 87 minutes with a run and near-post shot to give the hosts a 2-1 aggregate win.

Pepe Reina gifted Hearts an equaliser (Picture: Reuters/Action)

‘We achieved the objective which was to get through. They were two very tough games and they were never going to be easy,’ said Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers .